Extending Medicaid coverage for mothers and children after birth
Improving Maternal and Child Health in the Year After Birth: An Early Evaluation of Postpartum Medicaid Eligibility Extensions
This study is looking at how extending Medicaid coverage for low-income moms and their kids for a year after childbirth can help them get better healthcare and improve their health, especially since many might lose their insurance soon after having a baby.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878796 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research evaluates the impact of extending Medicaid coverage for low-income mothers and their children for one year after childbirth. It aims to assess how these extensions can improve healthcare access and health outcomes for mothers and children who are at risk of losing insurance shortly after giving birth. By analyzing the effects of recent federal laws that support these extensions, the research seeks to provide evidence that can guide state policies and improve maternal and child health in the postpartum period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income mothers who have recently given birth and are enrolled in Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or who do not have Medicaid coverage may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and children by ensuring continuous healthcare coverage during a critical period after birth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous evaluations of similar Medicaid coverage extensions have shown promising results in improving health outcomes for mothers and children.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Admon, Lindsay Kennedy — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Admon, Lindsay Kennedy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.